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This group is hosted by D ale, for knife enthusiasts who are interested in repairing, modifiying, restoring or improving knives, including fixed blades, folders and automatics of all types.

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An old Rapala (Marttiini) fillet knife

Started by Kevin D Sep 21. 0 Replies 2 Likes

I found this old fillet knife literally in pieces.The blade was bent. The tang was warped. The handle was too small (in my opinion). And the mechanical connection of the tang behind the handle was destroyed. The edge being useless was an obvious…Continue

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Case Vault Release Razor rehandled in Mammoth Ivory

Started by Andy Larrison. Last reply by Andy Larrison Jun 12. 4 Replies 2 Likes

Had to try one out, so I sacrificed a jigged black synthetic handled razor and added some mammoth bark ivory that had some great character. First razor I've ever done, very easy pattern to work with.…Continue

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Schrade 194OT Rehandle

Started by Andy Larrison Mar 13. 0 Replies 0 Likes

Had a customer reach out wanting me to barehead and add stag to this great Old Timer. Original handles and box can be seen in the pictures.…Continue

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1972 Case Sodbuster Rehandle

Started by Andy Larrison. Last reply by J.J. Smith III Feb 25. 5 Replies 0 Likes

Recently removed the original black covers and replaced them with European red stag on this 1972 Case Sodbuster. Original covers can be seen lying to the left of the knife.…Continue

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Buck 547 Skinner: Rehandle Project

Started by Andy Larrison. Last reply by Andy Larrison Feb 13. 4 Replies 2 Likes

I recently completed this rehandle project for a client. A Buck 547 skinner, the client is a huge fan of sambar stag, but it is getting hard to find stag the size of which we needed for this project. I should also add that he likes for his knives…Continue

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Case Clasp Recover

Started by Andy Larrison Jan 30. 0 Replies 0 Likes

I recently was commissioned to replace the shrinking covers and add some filework on this Case Classic Clasp. Here are some before, during and after pictures of this project. I used inlace acrylester material for the new covers.…Continue

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KnifeMaker Comment by Andy Larrison on February 9, 2017 at 6:09: Not sure how this happened, as I have just acquired this knife a week ago. Here are some closer shots of the blades in question.

Comment by Jan Carter on February 8, 2017 at 21:31: first let me ask, do we know how the rust happened? I have to agree with D ale that it appears they have been near a celluloid that gassed.

The reason I ask that is simple, they tend to just continue to corrode and that can make a difference in how you clean it. Baking soda has a slight abrasive property. That would be where I start, mix it with a little oil and rub it with your fingers in the effected areas. When that is done and cleaned off you may to do a soak in oil for an hour or so and then clean it lightly.

KnifeMaker Comment by Andy Larrison on February 8, 2017 at 11:00: I had someone recommend using a Mr. Clean magic eraser to remove some pepper spots and/or light pitting. What say you all to this? Anyone tried it before?

Comment by Michael Squier on January 29, 2017 at 9:16: Stephen, Ill start. If they were mine I would simply clean off the rusty areas, claen any crud oil them and be happy. To clean off rust without damaging original finish or patina I soak the rust in oil, 3in1 is good, or any good penetrating oil, or really any oil I can reach. let it soak an hour or a gew days, cany hurt it. then I scrape it off using a piece of copper that I have a filed sharp edge on. The copper will scrape the softened rust but not scratch most other metals. Scrape it untill smooth. The rusted area will leave a dark spot but thats ok, its patina now. Please wait for other advice to see which is best for your project.

Comment by Stephen Curry on January 28, 2017 at 19:11: Hi group. I have two knives that would be highly collectible if they weren't in such bad shape. I have a 1925-32 Queen City Swell-Center, Opposite-End Jack knife and a Bulldog Stag Handle Baby Sunfish. The pictures are in my image page. I am thinking about restoring/repairing them and I'd like some input.20170128_192222.jpg 20170128_192401.jpg 20170128_192401.jpg 20170128_192450.jpg 20170128_192517.jpg 20170128_185949.jpg 20170128_190151.jpg 20170128_190236.jpg 20170128_190334.jpg 20170128_190414.jpg

Comment by andrew fowles on January 18, 2017 at 12:53: Thanks Much guys I will get in touch with him.

Comment by Michael Squier on January 14, 2017 at 8:11: I jad muskrat man replace a spring on an old vitorinox knife, did a good job. I recomend him.

Comment by Jan Carter on January 11, 2017 at 19:17: Andrew we have used Muskrat Man several times. Always better than his word, reasonable and just a nice young man

Comment by andrew fowles on January 11, 2017 at 14:34: Thanks I was going to call him but he doesn't do phone so will send him an e mail.

In Memoriam Comment by D ale on January 10, 2017 at 14:54: Andrew

I've not personally used this gentleman's services ..but.. he comes highly recommended by most.

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Also .. thanks for joining the group here !!!